Nanaimo Daily - June 20, 2026

Nanaimo Daily - June 20, 2026

In today's episode: * ‘Wildest dreams’: Victoria soccer fans rejoice after Canada’s historic World Cup win * WORLD CUP: Canada overpowers Qatar with massive 6-0 victory * Lantzville under new water restrictions * Federal government kicks in $5 billion for B.C. housing, infrastructure * Wrestlefest shines independent pro wrestling spotlight on Nanaimo * ‘I love Vernon’: Prime Minister tells visiting family * Judith Nelson (nee Crawford) * Nanaimo cancels plans for roundabout at Hammond Bay and Brickyard roads * Nanaimo interested in bringing mini soccer pitch to Beban Park * Nanaimo summer tradition to have Commercial Street buzzing Thursday nights * FBI assist RCMP with investigation of threat directed at Salmon Arm school * Experienced general manager Richard Seeley ready to put his stamp on Abbotsford Canucks

Nanaimo Daily - June 19, 2026

In today's episode: * AVCAC Permanent Art Collection Feedback Sessi... * 2 people in serious condition after crash in Qualicum Beach * B.C.’s medical specialist waitlists up 10%, and doctors say pressure is mounting * A cut above the rest: Kelowna barber shop helps senior after wheelchair breaks * B.C.’s Jim Hiller lands Toronto Maple Leafs head coaching job * ‘Unidentified substance’ poured on to Port Coquitlam Terry Fox statue: RCMP * Addressing an epidemic: Bailey’s Law on intimate partner violence becomes official * Reinstated Victoria school board turns back time, gets down to business * Nanaimo Theatre Group wins several awards in North Island Zone Festival * Caltrops found in dirt on popular Comox Valley trail * ‘I punted him:’ Nanaimo area woman kicks cougar to protect goat * US$15.7 billion floating LNG facility proposed for northwest B.C.

Nanaimo Daily - June 18, 2026

In today's episode: * Electric Mermaid * Current Outage - 1500 block CHAPLIN ST, 1500 block CHAPLIN RD * Current Outage - 3000 block BUTLER MAIN RD * Evacuation alert issued after wildfire grows to 22 hectares west of Princeton * Bailey’s Law, on intimate partner violence, passes third reading in Senate * New well-being plan for children aims for better coordination in B.C. government * Developer cautions Nanaimo about not keeping up with necessary infrastructure work * Evacuation Alert issued for Tulameen Electoral Area H * Canadian administrators honour RDN CAO Holmes * No structures lost in suspicious West Kelowna wildfire: Fire Chief * Snuneymuxw First Nation finalizes purchase of fifth B.C. casino * Seasonal Nanaimo bus service changes to come into effect

Nanaimo Daily - June 17, 2026

In today's episode: * SIZZLE: From The Deep * SIZZLE: Calls of the Wild * SIZZLE: Three to Tango * Current Outage - 1500 block KANGAROO RD * Canadian fighter jets to train off west coast of Vancouver Island * 1 dead after car drives wrong way on northbound lanes of Coquihalla Highway * B.C. looking at revisiting Site E and Homathko dams * Canada sees a 23% reduction in opioid deaths in 2025 * $66M proposed settlement reached in B.C. birth alert class-action lawsuit * Elder abuse incidents increasing in B.C., senior’s advocate says * B.C.’s Rod Brind’Amour lifts the Stanley Cup again What's happening around town: * Summer SIZZLE Series

Nanaimo Daily - June 16, 2026

In today's episode: * Ty Koch LIVE @Char's * Port Alberni paramedic retires after 34 years on the job * PHOTOS: Nanaimo Pride parade celebrates progress * PHOTOS: Nanaimo goes full-rainbow for annual Pride Parade * ALBERNI GOLF: Dabb nabs top spot in individual gross event at Alberni Golf Club * THORPE REPORT: Nanaimo junior volleyballers claim pennants * Pride flag raised at city hall to celebrate Pride Month in June * Nanaimo toxic drug deaths jump as part of worrying 2026 trend * WORLD CUP DAILY, June 14: ‘Socceroos’ win historic match in Vancouver; 4 games Sunday * Business Notes: Carlos O’Bryan’s Neighbourhood Pub adding large patio * Farmers’ market coupon program returns What's happening around town: * The Piano Men starring Jim Witter